Minimal dispute on MA63

Dr Mahathir speaks to reporters after chairing the Special Cabinet Committee Meeting at Perdana Putra. At left is Liew. — Bernama photo

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday held a meeting for almost two hours on the review of the Malaysia Agreement 1963, saying there is little disagreement between the federal government and Sabah and Sarawak governments on the matter.

He said several working papers on the various government functions were tabled at the Special Cabinet Committee (Steering Committee) to Review the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), and that almost all of them would be referred to the Technical Committee for an in-depth study before they are discussed at the next meeting.

“Those points which we have a little difficulty solving, which we could not resolve, are referred to the Technical Committee. They will look into it.

“For example, the stamp duty. This requires an in-depth study,” he told reporters after chairing the meeting at Perdana Putra, here.

The Special Cabinet Committee (Steering Committee) to Review MA63, which aims to restore the status of Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners in the formation of Malaysia, held its first meeting on Dec 17 last year. — Bernama